Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 8.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 230 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,066,291
- against 3,064,672
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 960 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.61 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,064,672 | 4,066,291 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 | — |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,230 | 8,135 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 230 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IPX8, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | C |
| Repairability Class | A Best value | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h | 86 h 6 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 80 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 Best value | 1,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.85″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,216 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,688 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi | 431 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 960 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 | Gorilla Glass, Mohs Level 4, 2,592Hz PWM, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.21 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | nubia RedMagic 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | NX809J |
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